Perfecting your craft

Struggling to master the art of writing? Reedsy shares top tips from industry giants on perfecting your craft. Read to find actionable advice on plot, character, storytelling and more!

Man vs. Self: The Ultimate Inner Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

We’re diving into man vs. self, the ultimate storytelling conflict. We’ll explore examples from film and literature, and share a few writing tips to help you master this internal conflict in your own stories. Read more

Man vs. Supernatural: The Most Imaginative Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

From mutant spiders to demons, let's explore man vs. supernatural conflict in literature with some otherworldly examples from narrative. Read more

Man vs. Man: The Most Popular Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

We explore man vs. man conflict in writing, featuring literary examples and practical tips for incorporating it into your own stories. Read more

Man vs. Fate: A Timeless Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Sometimes, destiny seems to stand between a character and their goal. Let’s dive into the classic man vs. fate conflict in literature, with some compelling examples from well-known narratives. Read more

100+ Character Ideas (and How to Come Up With Your Own)

Aug 23, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Character creation can be challenging. To help spark your creativity, here’s a list of 100+ character ideas, along with tips on how to come up with your own. Read more

How to Introduce a Character: 8 Tips To Hook Readers In

Aug 16, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Introducing characters is an art, and these eight tips and examples will help you master it. Read more

450+ Powerful Adjectives to Describe a Person (With Examples)

Jun 19, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Want a handy list to help you bring your characters to life? Discover words that describe physical attributes, dispositions, and emotions. Read more

How to Write an Autobiography: The Story of Your Life

Jun 05, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to write your autobiography but aren’t sure where to start? This step-by-step guide will take you from opening lines to publishing it for everyone to read. Read more

Climax of a Story: Definition, Examples, and Tips

May 31, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

The climax is perhaps a story's most crucial moment, but many writers struggle to stick the landing. Let's see what makes for a great story climax. Read more

Fourth Person Point of View: We Are the Narrator

May 24, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

What is the fourth person point of view? Learn all about this underused narrative perspective with supporting examples from books. Read more

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